Associate Provost

Associate Provost

Randolph College

Randolph College invites applications for the position ofAssociate Provost to beginJuly 1 2026. Thisfull-time 12-month administrative positionreports directly to theProvost and Vice President for Academic Affairsand plays a key leadership role in advancing the Colleges academic mission.

Founded in1891asRandolph-Macon Womans CollegeRandolph Collegeis a forward-lookinginnovative liberal arts institutionlocated inLynchburg Virginia. The College has a longstanding reputation forexcellence in teaching close faculty-student engagement and a deep commitment to access and inclusion.

Position Description

The Associate Provost assists the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs with the administration of Randolph Colleges academic programs policies and procedures; and fulfills the duties of the Provost in their addition the Associate Provost is expected to provide leadership specifically in the areas of faculty professional development general education assessment and student success and advising.

Essential Duties

General

• Assist the Provost with administration of academic policies and procedures as needed
• Fulfill the duties of the Provost in their absence
• Assist with the review of existing academic policies and development of new policies
• Represent the Office of the Provost on certain college committees (Admissions Committee Board of Review International and Off-Campus Programs Committee Teacher Education Advisory Committee)
• Represent the Office of the Provost on the student-led Judiciary Committee in review of Honor Code violations and act as consultant as needed

Curricular Administration and Assessment

• Coordinate logistics of online undergraduate classes
• Coordinate assessment of general education program

Faculty Professional Development

• Create and implement faculty professional development programs (new faculty orientation faculty mentoring adjunct onboarding trainings)
• Work with new Teaching and Learning Center to support excellence in teaching
• Coordinate faculty awards

Student Success and Advising

• Assist the Director of Student Success and Coordinator of Access Services with support for academically at-risk students including responses and referrals regarding academic concerns to student parents and other constituents
• Advise underperforming students and track their academic progress
• Identify and inform students when placed on probation or declared academically ineligible to return to the institution

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited institution
• College-level teaching experience
• Strong organizational interpersonal written and oral communication skills
• Ability to develop and administer complex diverse projects
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a leadership team
• A commitment to inclusiveness and shared governance
• Administrative experience in higher education

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral or terminal degree from an accredited institution
• 3-5 years of full-time college-level teaching experience
• Relevant leadership experience (e.g. department chair committee chair associate dean division head etc.)
• College level student advising experience
• Knowledge of general academic policies and faculty issues
• Knowledge of best practices in faculty professional development
• Knowledge of student achievement and curricular assessment methods
• Knowledge of SACSCOC accreditation procedures and academic standards

How to Apply

To apply please submit a letter of interest current CV/resume and names and contact information for at least three references via email to . Review of applications will begin on December 15 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Dr. Tim Smith at .

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Randolph College is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation sex (including pregnancy) gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status political beliefs or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring promotion termination placement transfer layoff recall compensation and training.

About Lynchburg VA

Lynchburg VA is located near the geographic center of Virginia at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Its expanding population supports a vibrant downtown and offers a variety of cultural educational and recreational opportunities making it an attractive destination for both residents and visitors. The city boasts ample outdoor activities such as hiking swimming boating skiing and access to a municipal park system with urban trails playgrounds and swimming pools. Lynchburg is also known for its strong educational presence housing five colleges and universities. The citys arts and theater scene is lively complemented by museums and a minor league baseball team. Lynchburg is a city with a growing number of employers and businesses but a comparatively lower cost of living compared to the nearby cities of Charlottesville and Roanoke. Located approximately 180 miles from Washington D.C. Lynchburg is accessible via an Amtrak station and regional airport.